They accepted, and Massa travelled to Spain on Wednesday for his first experience in a Formula E racer.

Speaking after the test, Massa said, “I would like to thank Panasonic Jaguar Racing for giving me this opportunity.

“It was great to experience a Formula E car as it’s something completely different to anything I’ve driven previously.

“The different power, brakes, tyres and downforce mean it requires quite a different driving style.

“I’m happy with the experience and what I have learnt. Overall, it’s been a really fun day.”

Massa admitted that he would consider a change to Formula E, but that in the meantime his sole focus was on Formula 1.

If he did make the switch at the end of this year, he would be able to compete in every round of the 2017-18 Formula E season as it is not expected to get underway until December, after the end of the Formula 1 season.